What I received began accordingly in the writing of James More: "My dear Sir,--Your esteemed favour came to hand duly, and I have to acknowledge the inclosure according to agreement.

It shall be all faithfully expended on my daughter, who is well, and desires to be remembered to her dear friend.

I find her in rather a melancholy disposition, but trusts in the mercy of Grod to see her re-established.
Our manner of life is very much alone, but we solace ourselves with the melancholy tunes of our native mountains, and by walking upon the margin of the sea that lies next to Scotland.

It was better days with me when I lay with five wounds upon my body on the field of Gladsmuir.

I have found employment here in the _haras_ of a French nobleman, where my experience is valued.